Is a written order (a "writ") from a magistrate such as a Justice of the Peace, directed to a peace officer commanding the officer to take the body of a person accused of an offense and to be dealt with in a specific manner according to the law. Many Justice Court warrants are a result of a failure to appear in court, traffic violations, "hot" checks, truancy, and child support violations received from the Texas Attorney General's Office.

Is a writ issued by the court or clerk and directed "To any peace officer of the State of Texas," commanding him/her to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring the person before that court immediately or on aday or at a term stated in the writ. A capias can order a peace officer (such as a Constable) to take into custody a person in a civil case for appearance in court to answer the plaintiff's declaration.

Do you want to avoid arrest and stay out of jail?

If an arrest warrant or capias has been issued against you, contact the Precinct One Constable Department.

We will work with you to determine if youcan avoid the embarrassment of being arrestedand going to jail. This might include enablingyou to post a bond or clearing an erroneous warrant.